Martina Hingis

Martina Hingis

athlete Switzerland

Martina Hingis is a retired Swiss professional tennis player, often regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. Born on September 30, 1980, in Košice, Czechoslovakia, she became the youngest-ever world No. 1 at the age of 16 in 1997. Hingis is known for her exceptional skills on the court, including her tactical intelligence and versatile gameplay, which helped her secure five Grand Slam singles titles and an impressive 13 Grand Slam doubles titles. Throughout her career, she faced various controversies, including a notable doping case that led to her suspension in 2007. After retiring from professional tennis, Hingis made a successful comeback, continuing to compete at a high level in doubles before retiring for the second time in 2017. Her legacy in the sport remains influential, and she is celebrated for her contributions to women's tennis.

Born on Sep 30, 1980 (45 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
453,048
Power
4,482$
Sentiment
7.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 8,014 $700,000 648$
Taiwan 1 9.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 31,587 $670,000 889$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,047 $2,700,000 1,394$
Montenegro 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 628,066 605 $5,500 5$
Indonesia 1 7.00 0.14% +0% 273,523,615 377,795 $1,119,000 1,546$
Totals 5 374,509,089 453,048 $5,194,500 4,482$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Sabalenka's achievement of seven consecutive finals places her alongside Martina Hingis in tennis history. 8

BBC: Australian Open 2026 final: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina set for explosive women's final

Montenegro Montenegro: Martina Hingis was the first player to reach four consecutive finals in Melbourne before Arina Sabalenka. 7

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997: Istočni blok u pohodu na pehar u Melburnu

Taiwan Taiwan: Latisha Chan won one women’s doubles Grand Slam, the 2017 US Open paired with Martina Hingis. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Latisha Chan to receive retirement honors

Switzerland Switzerland: Martina Hingis is mentioned as a comparison to Patricia Lannen and Oskar Jenni, highlighting their expertise in child development. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Patchwork-Familienleben: Einblicke von Erziehungsexperten

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Sabalenka is the first woman to reach both the Australian and US Opens finals for three consecutive years since Martina Hingis in 1999. 8

BBC: US Open 2025 final: Aryna Sabalenka faces Amanda Anisimova with revenge and redemption on the line